Director, Inclusive Preschool & Child Services

Sunrise Children's Services, Inc.; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Sunrise Children's Services, Inc. is seeking a Director to oversee the administration of services for children with intellectual and developmental disabilities in an inclusive preschool program. The role focuses on program quality, staffing, and regulatory compliance.

The successful candidate will hold a Florida Director Credential, oversee curriculum alignment with national standards, and engage families and community partners to support kindergarten readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with focus on Early Childhood Education, Child Development or related field preferred
• Minimum 1 year of supervisory experience in a licensed early childhood facility required
• Required certifications must be current- Director Credential; VPK endorsement; VPK Emergent Literacy Requirement; and licensing required trainings
• Successful completion of pre-employment Background and Drug Screenings

Responsibilities

• Oversee administration of services for children with IDD and typically developing children in an inclusive preschool setting.
• Lead staff and stakeholders to ensure the organization's mission and strategic plan are fulfilled.
• Hire and supervise teachers to maintain state-mandated teacher-to-student ratios and ensure program quality.
• Maintain current Florida Director Credentials and ensure accreditation standards remain in place.
• Communicate effectively with families and staff and maintain records mandated by funding sources.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Communication

Office software

Education

Bachelor's degree (Early Childhood Education / Child Development)

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Sunrise Children's Services, Inc. is seeking a Director to oversee the administration of services for children with intellectual and developmental disabilities in an inclusive preschool program. The role focuses on program quality, staffing, and regulatory compliance.

The successful candidate will hold a Florida Director Credential, oversee curriculum alignment with national standards, and engage families and community partners to support kindergarten readiness.